The Peel Outdoor Smoking By-law, effective September 2, 2013, makes it against the law to smoke outdoors within nine metres (30 feet) of entrances and exits of municipal buildings.

Peel Waterpipe Smoking By-law

A waterpipe (also known as a hookah) is a device that is used to smoke moist tobacco or non-tobacco (herbal) products known as shisha. Waterpipe smoking can cause health risks to users and those exposed to second-hand smoke.

Effective November 1, 2016, Region of Peel By-law 30-2016 (Peel Waterpipe Smoking By-law) bans the use of waterpipes (tobacco and non-tobacco) in various places, including:

Report non-compliance: the by-law is enforced by Peel Public Health Inspectors. Non-compliance can be reported by calling Peel Public Health at 905-799-7770 or by sending an e-mail to peelhealth@peelregion.ca.

Questions?

Call the Region of Peel – Public Health at 905-799-7700 (toll free from Caledon at 905-584-2216).